I used a 705 on my last TDF, the mapping was really handy as I am always riding on new roads... especially if you are looking after the stragglers and need to find easier detours. It worked really well... but it was really slow to get going and to do stuff with. But then they are pretty old now and the 800 which came after it has now been upgraded as well... so they are 3 generations old now. Still nothing wrong with that though.500's are pretty nice too... personally for me I would prefer one with maps, but then in Australia you don't have as many road choices. When I have the spare pocket money I will get a mapped one.

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